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He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/acts/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> They said, “We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout and God-fearing man, well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to summon you to his house so that he can hear your message.” <a href="/esv/acts/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.” <a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.” <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they said, "Cornelius a centurion, a righteous and God fearing man--and being well testified to by the whole nation of the Jews--was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and to hear a message from you." <a href="/kjv/acts/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. <a href="/nkjv/acts/10.htm">New King James Version</a> And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.” <a href="/nasb_/acts/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.” <a href="/nasb/acts/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> They said, &#8220Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/acts/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.” <a href="/lsb/acts/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and hear a message from you.” <a href="/amp/acts/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man well spoken of by all the Jewish people, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear what you have to say.” <a href="/csb/acts/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.” <a href="/hcsb/acts/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They said, &#8220Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely directed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/acts/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee. <a href="/cev/acts/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say." <a href="/erv/acts/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee. <a href="/gwt/acts/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The men replied, "Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sent us. He's a man who has God's approval and who respects God. Also, the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to summon you to his home to hear what you have to say." <a href="/gnt/acts/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Captain Cornelius sent us," they answered. "He is a good man who worships God and is highly respected by all the Jewish people. An angel of God told him to invite you to his house, so that he could hear what you have to say." <a href="/isv/acts/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say." <a href="/msb/acts/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Cornelius the centurion has sent us,? they said. ?He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.? <a href="/net/acts/10.htm">NET Bible</a> They said, "Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you." <a href="/nheb/acts/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say." <a href="/wbt/acts/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say." <a href="/web/acts/10.htm">World English Bible</a> They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for you, to his house, and to hear sayings from you.” <a href="/blb/acts/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they said, "Cornelius a centurion, a righteous and God fearing man--and being well testified to by the whole nation of the Jews--was divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and to hear a message from you." <a href="/ylt/acts/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they said, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for thee, to his house, and to hear sayings from thee.' <a href="/slt/acts/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and having good testimony from all the nation of the Jews, received an answer of an holy angel, to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. <a href="/cpdv/acts/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they said: “Cornelius, a centurion, a just and God-fearing man, who has good testimony from the entire nation of the Jews, received a message from a holy Angel to summon you to his house and to listen to words from you.” <a href="/nabre/acts/10.htm">New American Bible</a> They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.” <a href="/nrsvce/acts/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They said to him, A man called Cornelius, a righteous and God-fearing centurion of whom all the Jewish people speak well, was told in a vision by a holy angel to send and bring you to his house and to hear words from you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They said to him, “A certain man whose name is Cornelius, a good Centurion and worshiper of God, for whom all the people of the Jews vouch, was told in a vision by a holy Angel to send and bring you to his house and hear a message from you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> They replied: Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among the whole nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house, and to hear words from you. <a href="/godbey/acts/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, and being of good report by all the nation of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel to send for thee to come into his house, and to hear words with thee. <a href="/haweis/acts/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, to hear words from thee.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they answered, Cornelius the centurion, a man of probity and piety, one that has an universal good character among the Jews, was divinely admonish'd by an holy angel to send for you to his house, to hear what you had to say to him. <a href="/wey/acts/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Their reply was, "Cornelius, a Captain, an upright and God-fearing man, of whom the whole Jewish nation speaks well, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and listen to what you have to say." <a href="/worrell/acts/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and one fearing God, well reported of also by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you." <a href="/worsley/acts/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of a good character among all the nation of the Jews, hath been warned from God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear what thou shalt say. <a href="/parallel/acts/10-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=3252" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/10.htm">Peter Called to Caesarea</a> …21So Peter went down to the men and said, “Here am I, the one you are looking for. Why have you come?” 22<a href="/greek/2883.htm" title="2883: Kornēlios (N-NMS) -- Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, stationed at Caesarea. Of Latin origin; Cornelius, a Roman.">“Cornelius</a> <a href="/greek/1543.htm" title="1543: hekatontarchēs (N-NMS) -- A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men.">the centurion has sent us,”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they said.</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaios (Adj-NMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">“He is a righteous</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God-fearing</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phoboumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere."></a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyroumenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">a good reputation</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">among</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holou (Adj-GNS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jewish</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnous (N-GNS) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nation.</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagiou (Adj-GMS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">A holy</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelou (N-GMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel</a> <a href="/greek/5537.htm" title="5537: echrēmatisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From chrema; to utter an oracle, i.e. Divinely intimate; by implication, to constitute a firm for business, i.e. bear as a title.">instructed him</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/3343.htm" title="3343: metapempsasthai (V-ANM) -- To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite.">to request your presence</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">home</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">so he could</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hear</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmata (N-ANP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">a message</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.”</a> 23So Peter invited them in as his guests. And the next day he got ready and went with them, accompanied by some of the brothers from Joppa.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Acts 11:13-14</a> He told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house and saying, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. / He will convey to you a message by which you and all your household will be saved.’ <a href="/acts/15-7.htm">Acts 15:7-9</a> After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10-12</a> In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered. / “Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. / In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.” <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12-16</a> There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, / came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him. / Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear His voice. ... <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26-29</a> Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ... <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a> During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-11</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” / So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a> ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ <a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a> ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-4</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” <a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a> Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’” <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a> For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/acts/28-28.htm">Acts 28:28</a> Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words of you.Cornelius.<a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Acts 10:1-5</a> There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, … a just.<a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Acts 24:15</a> And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.<a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a> Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.<a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.of good.<a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.<a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12</a> And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,<a href="/luke/7-4.htm">Luke 7:4,5</a> And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: … and to.<a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Acts 10:6,33</a> He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do… <a href="/acts/11-14.htm">Acts 11:14</a> Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved.<a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/10-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/acts/10-21.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Divinely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/acts/10-7.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/9-31.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/7-44.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/8-25.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/acts/8-21.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/acts/9-42.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/11-13.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/acts/21-31.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/acts/22-25.htm">Centurion</a> <a href="/acts/10-24.htm">Cornelius</a> <a href="/acts/10-48.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">Divinely</a> <a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/acts/10-35.htm">Fears</a> <a href="/acts/13-26.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Good</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/10-23.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/acts/10-32.htm">Invite</a> <a href="/acts/10-39.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/10-28.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/acts/11-22.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/acts/14-10.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Warned</a> <a href="/acts/10-37.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 10</div>1. <a href="/acts/10-1.htm">Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,</a> 11. <a href="/acts/10-11.htm">who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/10-17.htm">and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.</a> 25. <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.</a> 34. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,</a> 44. <a href="/acts/10-44.htm">the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Cornelius was a Roman centurion, a commander of approximately 100 soldiers, stationed in Caesarea. This city was a significant Roman administrative center in Judea, highlighting the Roman influence in the region. Centurions are often depicted positively in the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a> and <a href="/luke/7.htm">Luke 7:1-10</a>, where another centurion demonstrates great faith. Cornelius's role as a centurion underscores the reach of the Gospel beyond Jewish boundaries, fulfilling the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).He is a righteous and God-fearing man Cornelius is described as "righteous" and "God-fearing," terms indicating his devoutness and respect for the God of Israel, despite being a Gentile. "God-fearers" were Gentiles who adhered to Jewish religious practices and ethics without fully converting to Judaism. This description aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's concern for all nations, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a>, which speaks of foreigners joining themselves to the Lord.with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. Cornelius's good reputation among the Jews suggests his consistent and visible acts of piety and charity, which were highly regarded in Jewish culture. This reputation is significant, as it demonstrates the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles, a theme central to the Book of Acts. His standing among the Jews also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home The appearance of a holy angel to Cornelius signifies divine intervention and guidance, a common motif in Scripture when God is orchestrating significant events (e.g., the angelic announcements in <a href="/luke/1.htm">Luke 1-2</a>). This divine encounter emphasizes the importance of Peter's forthcoming message and the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>.so he could hear a message from you. The message Peter is to deliver is the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>). This moment marks a pivotal shift in the early church, as the Gospel begins to spread beyond Jewish communities, fulfilling Jesus' command in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> to be witnesses "to the ends of the earth." Cornelius's eagerness to hear this message reflects the hunger for truth and salvation among the Gentiles, prefiguring the widespread acceptance of the Gospel among non-Jewish peoples.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/cornelius.htm">Cornelius</a> A Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, described as righteous and God-fearing. He is respected by the Jewish community and receives a divine message through an angel. 2. <a href="/topical/c/caesarea.htm">Caesarea</a> A significant city in Judea, serving as a Roman administrative center. It is the setting for this divine encounter and subsequent events. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> A messenger from God who appears to Cornelius, instructing him to send for Peter. This highlights the divine orchestration in the account. 4. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> One of Jesus' apostles, residing in Joppa at the time. He is the one Cornelius is instructed to summon, indicating his role in the unfolding of God's plan for the Gentiles. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_nation.htm">The Jewish Nation</a> The broader community that recognizes Cornelius' character, underscoring the bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers in this account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_salvation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Salvation</a> God orchestrates events and uses His messengers to bring about His purposes, as seen in the angel's directive to Cornelius. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteousness_and_reverence.htm">The Role of Righteousness and Reverence</a> Cornelius' character as a righteous and God-fearing man is pivotal in his selection for this divine encounter, highlighting the importance of living a life that honors God. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> The account illustrates the breaking down of ethnic and cultural barriers, as the Gospel is extended to the Gentiles, fulfilling God's promise to bless all nations. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Cornelius' immediate obedience to the angel's message serves as a model for responding to God's guidance in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/witness_and_testimony.htm">Witness and Testimony</a> Cornelius' reputation among the Jewish nation underscores the power of a godly testimony in influencing others and opening doors for the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 10</a> <a href="/q/what_is_household_salvation_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about household salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_lions_symbolize_in_the_bible.htm">What defines being devout?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_cornelius's_vision.htm">Acts 10:3 - How can we verify Cornelius's angelic vision when there is no external historical or scientific evidence for such events?</a> <a href="/q/can_unbelievers_truly_pray.htm">Can an unbeliever genuinely engage in prayer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Cornelius the centurion.--The description seems to imply that the name of the soldier-convert was not altogether unknown at Joppa. It could not fail to remind Peter of that other centurion whose name is not recorded, who was stationed at Capernaum, and had built the synagogue (<a href="/luke/7-5.htm" title="For he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue.">Luke 7:5</a>), and with that recollection there would come back to his memory the words which his Master had spoken in connection with the faith which was greater than he had found in Israel, and which proclaimed that "many should come from east and west and north and south, and sit down with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of God" (<a href="/matthew/8-11.htm" title="And I say to you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 8:11</a>).One that feareth God.--The word was almost a technical one as describing the Gentile converts who stood in the position of "proselytes of the gate." (Comp. <a href="/acts/10-2.htm" title="A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.">Acts 10:2</a>; <a href="/acts/10-35.htm" title="But in every nation he that fears him, and works righteousness, is accepted with him.">Acts 10:35</a>; <a href="/acts/13-16.htm" title="Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, give audience.">Acts 13:16</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - A centurion for the centurion, A.V.; righteous for just, A.V.; well reported of for of good report among, A.V.; of God (in italics) for from God (in roman), A.V.; a holy for an holy, A.V.; from thee for of thee, A.V. Righteous; as <a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Matthew 1:19</a> (comp. the description of Cornelius in ver. 10). The mention here of his being well reported of by all the nation of the Jews is an additional trait (comp. <a href="/luke/7-2.htm">Luke 7:2-5</a>). For the expression, "of good report" (μαρτυρούμενος), see <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a>, note. Of God. The rendering, "warned from God," however, fairly represents ἐχρηματίσθη, because χρηματίζομαι does not mean "to be warned," but "to be divinely warned." Ξρηματίζεσθαι παρὰ Θεοῦ ἀποκάλυψιν δέχεσθαι, (Theophylaet). See the frequent use of the word in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Matthew 2:12</a>; <a href="/luke/2-26.htm">Luke 2:26</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Hebrews 8:5</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a>, etc.). Josephus frequently uses the verb in the active voice in the same sense. To hear words from thee. A Hebrew turn of expression. <a href="/commentaries/acts/10-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Cornelius Κορνήλιος (Kornēlios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2883.htm">Strong's 2883: </a> Cornelius, a centurion of the Roman army, stationed at Caesarea. Of Latin origin; Cornelius, a Roman. [the] centurion [ has sent us ],” ἑκατοντάρχης (hekatontarchēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A centurion of the Roman army. Or hekatontarchos hek-at-on'-tar-khos; from hekaton and archo; the captain of one hundred men. they said. εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “[He is] a righteous δίκαιος (dikaios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. God-fearing Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. man ἀνὴρ (anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. [with] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. a good reputation μαρτυρούμενός (martyroumenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. among ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. whole ὅλου (holou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. Jewish Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. nation. ἔθνους (ethnous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. A holy ἁγίου (hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. angel ἀγγέλου (angelou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. instructed [him] ἐχρηματίσθη (echrēmatisthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5537.htm">Strong's 5537: </a> From chrema; to utter an oracle, i.e. Divinely intimate; by implication, to constitute a firm for business, i.e. bear as a title. to request your presence μεταπέμψασθαί (metapempsasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_3343.htm">Strong's 3343: </a> To send for, summon. From meta and pempo; to send from elsewhere, i.e. to summon or invite. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. home, οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. [so that he could] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. hear ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. a message ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. you.” σοῦ (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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